#sunsets

Epic sunset in St. Clair, Missouri

We saw a gorgeous sunset while driving back from Illinois to Texas.

Fun in the Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Illinois

One of our favorite things to do at Grandma's is sunset walks in the nearby cemetery. This time we also made rubbings of the oldest headstones.

Bagan Day 1 in Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan is one of the must-see attractions in Burma. Comparable only to Angkor Wat, it is a sprawling area of temple ruins that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Sunrise to sunset on Koh Lipe, Thailand

Koh Lipe is a small, gorgeous postcard of an island offering many beaches and beautiful views of both sunrise and sunset.

360° viewpoint in Langkawi, Malaysia

We moved more north into Langkawi and visited the highest peak to watch the sunset from a 360-degree viewpoint.

Kuta beach in Kuta, Bali

Our hostel was quite close to a beach that was just down the coast from the main tourist strip. It was empty during the day but swelled with people as the sun set.

Balangan Beach in Kuta, Bali

Balangan Beach is a gorgeous surfing beach a little off the beaten path in Kuta, Bali.

Beach time in Bali, Indonesia

Finally after several major changes of plans, we made it to Indonesia! This was our original inspiration for taking the trip and we're excited to spend some lazy days in the sun.

Hot Air Balloon in Vang Vieng, Laos

We got a bit of gift money from my mom with clear instructions: do something extraordinary so we could share the memories.

Phadeng Peak in Nong Khiaw, Laos

Phadeng Peak is a steep, moderate hike that ends with a great view of Nong Khiaw and the upstream river toward Muang Ngoy.

Kayaking to Nong Khiaw from Muang Ngoy, Laos

We kayaked to Nong Khiaw instead of taking a boat. It was a nice four hour trip and we got to really enjoy the sights and sounds of the Ou River.

Hiking in Muang Ngoy, Laos

Our only full day in Muang Ngoy was spent hiking. We hiked to a nearby cave and village, then went on a separate hike to see the sunset.

Boat tour in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

We kinda got scammed into a tour through Ha Long Bay, but it's a pretty nice place to be tricked into staying all afternoon.

Sunrise tour in Mui Ne, Vietnam

We went on a sunrise tour in Mui Ne. We saw the white and red sand dunes, as well as the mysterious Fairy Stream.

Relaxing on the beach in Mossel Bay, South Africa

Mossel Bay is the east bookend of the Garden Route, offering a relaxing string of beaches. It's great for a private getaway.

Salt Flats in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Our second day in San Pedro we took a tour to the salt flats. We swam in the Ojos del Salar and watched the sunset at Salares themselves.

Valle de la Muerte y Luna in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Our first adventure in San Pedro was visiting Valle de la Muerte and Valle de la Luna. I was struck by the utter lack of vegetation and felt so insignificant compared to nature.